It’s my go to for EP fiber, I’m all about supporting local shops but I’m also all about keeping a full wallet. Pull a few strands out then brush it and bam you have substitute EP fiber 1000x cheaper for 1000x times less for same amount.
garrettjohnson
like most, I make Dorsey’s out of this stuff and spritz some Rain-X on them and let them dry overnight. float like crazy.
arthururban
Brush it out well and it makes a fine EP fiber sub for baitfish patterns. I bought loads of colors in 1 yard pieces for a buck each from an online shop that sells ‘FlyFishCord’. 1 yard will make probably 10 packs of EP fiber. Caught a bunch of tarpon and snook in the Everglades on macrame yarn baitfish patterns (all white, and olive over white). I also use it for Dorsey’s.
robertcpark
Sometimes the paradox is where you can buy 20 yards of a given material for $8 where a fly shop will sell 2 yards for $3 - the truth is: The 2 yards at the lower price can actually be about 10 years worth.
kenkisty
Thats a huge bottle of thats what i was i use, and im conviced that stuff can make lead float
slickydicky
Totally agree. I t t y any time i can to purchase from a local shop.
mikeney
ALBOLENE on a Dorsey indicator made of Bonnie braid FTW. Step it up a notch and mix albolene with Coleman camp fuel and you have flyagra. I've even seen some tiers use Sally Hansen nail polish instead of 'name brand' head cement, seems to work okay.😁😁😁
gregb
Tim. I picked up a vintage (maybe 1970's), handmade, ivory colored, 5' high macrame plant hanger from our local thrift store. I figure it must of come from a non-smoking/pet free home as it was in almost mint condition.
Unlike your test of the 6mm Bonnie Macramé Craft Cord, this old stuff floats even without floatant.
It may be that the person used a totally different brand of macramé cord or it may be possible that the newer product isn't made of the same fibers as the old stuff?
One thing for sure is I'm not parting with this find.
pmdun
Do you have anything made up in a size 30 hook? I'm trying to figure out what to make
chrisfahlbush
Do you have your own line of tying materials? I'm asking because of the sticker on the poly yarn
slickydicky
Para Post is great for wings...I'm not sure what it's made from though
ryantherock
Stuff works great if ya brush it out as well, then treat it
jthrash
Let's b honest the fly shops already knew this and have been cutting and packing it for resale 😂 if not the are missing a competitive advantage over buying from big vendors
alexhendrick
I pick up cheap materials whenever I can find them.
ronaldrvvanhook
Comb them out. That is basically a "ep fibre sub".
sigurdurmarolafsson
Lifetime supply of white ep fiber there
candymantackle
I´d suggest, to by the cord and support your fly shop by buying "real" tying materials (like hairs and feathers) from the saved money!
Most of the synthetic materials are hundred, if not thousend times overpriced, considering, what they cost in the field, they were made for.
I always feel robbed, buying this kind of stuff...
exilbayer
Will the polyolefin version of the yarn work?
Professorcnile
Support your local fly shop!
Micheal’s has plenty of customers and doesn’t know s$&t about fly fishing
